Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.

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What I have appreciated most is the consistency of warmth and acceptance of my son as
a person.

The idea of creating a multi-disciplinary organization to provide services for children with disabilities began in 1996 as two colleagues, Dr. Diane Cullinane and Mimi Winer, noted a need for services which included families, and served children in the home and community. At that time many children with developmental delays and disabilities were served in special segregated educational or therapeutic-based 'school' programs, beginning at 18 months of age. With a belief that social-emotional development and family relationships were of primary importance, PCDA began a range of services which addressed the child's needs in natural environments, and included parents and caregivers.

A group of child development specialists from different disciplines who shared a similar philosophy about the importance of working with families came together to form Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. With a focus on social-emotional development, all disciplines were able to contribute to the understanding of the child, and work together, rather than the typical isolated individual discipline therapeutic model.

Over the past 11 years, these programs and other services have continued to grow and flourish. We have added many new services in response to community needs. Over 4,000 children have now benefited directly from PCDA services, and more through our outreach and training programs.

In March 2008, PCDA became a non-profit organization. The past 17 years have shown what an outstanding success is possible following the core principles of parent involvement, multi-disciplinary team, and a focus on social-emotional development.